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Cuban ropa vieja served with rice, black beans and fried malanga. Photo: El Mono Español/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Gastronomy Feb 12, 2026 4 min read

Ropa Vieja: The Story Behind Cuba's Beloved National Dish

Discover ropa vieja, Cuba's national dish. From Sephardic origins to Caribbean kitchens, the history and authentic recipe.